Technology

AI delivers ‘utopian’ vision of product presentation

AI delivers ‘utopian’ vision of product presentation

Visitors to stand 4 at the UKIVA Machine Vision Conference on 28 April 2022 will see how Scorpion Vision’s stereo vision and neural network solution, the Scorpion 3D Neural Camera, can elevate the presentation of retail packaged fresh produce to unprecedented levels. Demonstrations on harvested vegetables will show how Scorpion Vision is pushing the envelope […]

By April 27, 2022 Read More →
RARUK Automation wins partner award from Robotiq

RARUK Automation wins partner award from Robotiq

For the second year in succession, RARUK Automation has been recognised by end of arm tooling manufacturer Robotiq for its impressive sales record, particularly in the field of ‘solution products’. RARUK Automation has again been awarded the title ‘Robotiq Best Expert Partner Europe’. Having achieved the ‘Robotiq Expert Partner’ accreditation for the last five years, […]

By April 27, 2022 Read More →
Precision hexapod for nano-positioning applications

Precision hexapod for nano-positioning applications

This high-resolution 6-axis robotic stage from PI is compact, works in any orientation, and is said to be ideal for any application that requires precision motion in 4, 5 or 6 degrees of freedom – from life sciences to aerospace engineering. The H-840.G2IHP micropositioning robot is equipped with brushless precision motors for high performance and […]

By April 19, 2022 Read More →
Intelligent robotics for laundries closes a gap

Intelligent robotics for laundries closes a gap

Germany start-up Sewts has set its sights on an automation application for large industrial laundries. With a system that uses both 2D and 3D cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems, the company automating one of the last remaining manual steps in large-scale industrial laundries, the unfolding process. The textile and garment industry is facing major […]

By April 14, 2022 Read More →
Software upgrade for VISOR vision sensors

Software upgrade for VISOR vision sensors

New functions for the Code Reader and a revamped monitoring software with enhanced statistical functions are among the additional features SensoPart’s VISOR vision sensors received from an extensive annual software upgrade. “Our users are particularly impressed by the new design of SensoWeb,” says Marcus Koslik, product manager for vision at SensoPart. This software, which is […]

By April 13, 2022 Read More →
Protecting cables with small bending radii

Protecting cables with small bending radii

A new small rotary module from Igus for robots, handling and camera systems can save users up to 73% cost. It’s lightweight, compact and made entirely of plastic. The Polymer Rotation Module (PRM) from Igus comprises a polymer energy chain and a low-friction plastic guide channel especially for rotational movements of cables and hoses. Users […]

By April 13, 2022 Read More →
Universal Robots and MiR break ground on new HQ

Universal Robots and MiR break ground on new HQ

April will see construction begin on state-of-the-art joint headquarters for Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) in Odense, Denmark. The building will accommodate up to 600 employees and will be the world’s largest cobot and autonomous mobile robot (AMR) Hub. Completion is expected at the start of 2024. The background for building a new […]

By April 7, 2022 Read More →
Schmalz ensures secure handling of baked goods

Schmalz ensures secure handling of baked goods

Schmalz has launched a new range of food compliant suction cups suitable for use across the different stages of baked goods production: from handling individual dough pieces within an automated production process, or as an integral part of a vacuum carpet, through to handling finished and frozen bakery products. Vacuum technology for handling food products […]

By April 7, 2022 Read More →
LG Motion shows cobot at Design Engineering Expo

LG Motion shows cobot at Design Engineering Expo

Motion technology specialist, LG Motion will be exhibiting at the Design Engineering Expo 2022 (8 – 9 June at the NEC, Birmingham). A highlight of the LG Motion stand (H34) will be a conveyor system equipped with a collaborative robot, showcasing the automation innovation. Collaborative robots (cobots) are efficient, cost-effective additions to a production line, […]

By April 6, 2022 Read More →
Automated palletising in just three easy steps

Automated palletising in just three easy steps

Manual palletising is repetitive, boring and physically demanding but in lower throughput applications with frequent changes of box and pallet sizes, automating the process can seem daunting. This is precisely the situation easily addressed by the new Robotiq PE Series palletiser from RARUK Automation. With its strong emphasis on simple installation and configuration, it empowers […]

By April 4, 2022 Read More →